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Queensland's mayors call on Canberra to drop disaster fund changes

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GovernmentDisaster Relief

In June, the federal government announced a proposal to change the disaster recovery model to a 50-50 split with states. A consultation about the changes is underway.

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Heavy rain after ex-cyclone Koji caused flooding at Clermont, inland from Rockhampton, in January.
Heavy rain after ex-cyclone Koji caused flooding at Clermont, inland from Rockhampton, in January.

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